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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488.18, 673.71 and 390.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488.18, 673.71 and 390.64 is: 539.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488.18 : 673.71 = 390.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488.18/673.71 = 390.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488.18x = 673.71 × 390.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488.18x = 263,178.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,178.07/488.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.10

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